Love on a Diet
A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan.
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About Love on a Diet
Love on a Diet is a 2001 cn-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai. The cast is led by Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Lam Suet. It has a runtime of 1h 34m.
Love on a Diet was produced by Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong and Japan. It was released on June 21, 2001.
- Director
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
- Writers
- Wai Ka-fai, Yau Nai-Hoi
- Release date
- June 21, 2001
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Production
- Milkyway Image
Love on a Diet cast & crew
Love on a Diet was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai and written by Wai Ka-fai and Yau Nai-Hoi.
The cast features Andy Lau as Fatso, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as Mini, Lam Suet as Bun Man, Rikiya Kurokawa as Kurokawa, Sato Keiji as Boxing Customer, and Asuka Higuchi as Ms. Kudo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cacine Wong Ka-Sin, cinematography is by Cheng Siu-Keung, and it was produced by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Is Love on a Diet worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Love on a Diet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Love on a Diet
Andy Lau
Fatso
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man
Mini
Lam Suet
Bun Man
Rikiya Kurokawa
Kurokawa
Sato Keiji
Boxing Customer
Asuka Higuchi
Ms. Kudo
Wong Mei-Fan
Radio DJ
Po Ming-Nam
Cocaine Ken
Wong Tin-Lam
Fatso's Fat Friend
Cheung Chi-Ping
Fatso's Fat Friend
Hung Wai-Leung
Fatso's Fat Friend
Cheng Kam-Cheong
Fatso's Fat Friend
Love on a Diet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love on a Diet in United States?
Love on a Diet is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Love on a Diet in?
Love on a Diet is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Japanese, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
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